Fairbanks, AK weather
Today, hourly and 7-day forecast, sunrise and sunset, and the normal climate month by month
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Fairbanks weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Fairbanks.
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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Fairbanks
What is the weather usually like in Fairbanks?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 73°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · -15°F average low
- 13.0 inprecipitation per year · 331 mm
- 57.8 insnowfall per year · 147 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Fairbanks: May to August, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station AURORA, AK US (USC00500490), adjusted for the elevation of Fairbanks.
Fairbanks weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Fairbanks through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 10:20 AM | 3:39 PM | 5 h 18 min |
| February | 8:44 AM | 5:24 PM | 8 h 39 min |
| March | 8:04 AM | 7:53 PM | 11 h 49 min |
| April | 6:10 AM | 9:30 PM | 15 h 19 min |
| May | 4:21 AM | 11:12 PM | 18 h 51 min |
| June | 2:49 AM | 12:52 AM | 22 h 2 min |
| July | 3:48 AM | 12:04 AM | 20 h 15 min |
| August | 5:36 AM | 10:14 PM | 16 h 38 min |
| September | 7:11 AM | 8:19 PM | 13 h 7 min |
| October | 8:42 AM | 6:30 PM | 9 h 48 min |
| November | 9:23 AM | 3:46 PM | 6 h 22 min |
| December | 10:46 AM | 2:45 PM | 3 h 58 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Anchorage).
What is the weather like in Fairbanks?
Fairbanks has a warm-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 73°F (23°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of -15°F (-26°C).
It gets about 13.0 inches (331 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is March. Snow is common: about 58 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Fairbanks is May to August. At 449 ft of elevation, nights are mild most of the year. The live forecast on this page comes from the National Weather Service and the climate averages from NOAA’s 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals.
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Questions about the weather in Fairbanks
What is the hottest month in Fairbanks?
July, with an average high of 73°F (23°C).
What is the coldest month in Fairbanks?
January, with an average low of -15°F (-26°C).
How much does it rain in Fairbanks?
About 13.0 inches (331 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.
Does it snow in Fairbanks?
Yes, about 58 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Fairbanks?
May to August, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Fairbanks have?
Warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb).
What is the weather like in Fairbanks in November?
Highs average 12°F and lows -3°F, with about 0.7 inches of precipitation.
What time is sunrise in Fairbanks?
Around 9:23 AM in mid-November, and sunset around 3:46 PM. Today’s exact times are shown above.
Where does this Fairbanks weather forecast come from?
From the National Weather Service (NOAA), the official U.S. weather agency, for the exact coordinates of Fairbanks.
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